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Cosmetology Course Descriptions
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COS 101 
Theory of Cosmetology I
2 credits
Offered upon request
Introduction to the basic manipulative skills in manicuring, professional image
and conduct and personal hygiene. Includes basic sciences in bacteriology, sanitation
and physiology pertaining to the head, face, hands and arms. Theory and use
of electricity and light as applied to cosmetology. The course also includes
Arizona laws and rules governing cosmetology.
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COS 103 
Theory of Cosmetology II
2 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: COS 101 or concurrent enrollment in COS 101
Continuation of Cosmetology Theory at an intermediate level. Basic manipulative
skills in manicuring, professional image and conduct and personal hygiene. Includes
basic sciences in bacteriology, sanitation and physiology pertaining to the
head, face, hands and arms. Theory and use of electricity and light as applied
to cosmetology. The course also includes ethics and shop management.
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COS 105
Theory of Cosmetology III
2 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: COS 103 or concurrent enrollment in COS 103
Continuation of Cosmetology Theory at an advanced level. Basic manipulative
skills in manicuring, shampooing, haircutting, curl construction, and hair treatments.
Includes basic sciences in bacteriology, sanitation and physiology pertaining
to the head, face, hands and arms. The course also includes ethics and shop
management.
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COS 111
Permanent Waving, Shampooing and Hairstyling I
4 credits
Offered upon request
Basic instruction in permanent waving, chemical straightening, curling, shampoo
and hairstyling. Students will be instructed in basic manipulative skills, knowledge
and safety precautions when giving chemical wave or chemical relaxer. Designed
to bring student up to an intermediate level.
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COS 113
Permanent Waving, Shampooing and Hairstyling II
4 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: COS 111 or concurrent enrollment in COS 111
Continuation of COS 111. Intermediate level of instruction in permanent waving,
chemical straightening, curling, shampoo and hairstyling. Students will be instructed
in basic manipulative skills, knowledge and safety precautions when giving chemical
wave or chemical relaxer. Designed to bring student up to an advanced level.
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COS 115
Permanent Waving, Shampooing and Hairstyling III
3 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: COS 113 or concurrent enrollment in COS 113
Continuation of COS 113. Advanced level of instruction in permanent waving,
chemical straightening, curling, shampoo and hairstyling. Students will be instructed
in basic manipulative skills, knowledge and safety precautions when giving chemical
wave or chemical relaxer. Designed to bring student up to a professional level.
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COS 117
Permanent Waving, Shampooing and Hairstyling IV
2 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: COS 115 or concurrent enrollment in COS 115
Continuation of COS 115. Professional level of instruction in permanent waving,
chemical straightening, curling, shampoo and hairstyling. Students will be instructed
in basic manipulative skills, knowledge and safety precautions when giving chemical
wave or chemical relaxer.
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COS 121
Manicuring, Hand and Arm Massage I
1 credit
Offered upon request
Includes care and beautification of the hands, arms and nails; practice in giving
plain/oil manicures and hand/arm massages. A study is made of proper use of instruments,
equipment, personal hygiene, sanitation, common nail conditions, diseases, and
State Board rules and regulations affecting the cosmetologist performing manicuring/hand
and arm massages.
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COS 123
Manicuring, Hand and Arm Massage II
1 credit
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: COS 121 or concurrent enrollment in COS 121
Continuation of COS 121. Includes care and beautification of the hands, arms
and nails; practice in giving plain/oil manicures and hand/arm massages. A study
is made of proper use of instruments, equipment, personal hygiene, sanitation,
common nail conditions, diseases, and State Board rules and regulations affecting
the cosmetologist performing manicuring/hand and arm massages.
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COS 125
Manicuring I
4 credits
Offered upon request
First of four courses for students seeking a manicuring license. Includes care
and beautification of the hands, nails and arms. Emphasis is on theory, proper
use of instruments, equipment, personal hygiene, common nail conditions and
diseases, basic nail techniques, and State Board rules and regulations affecting
manicurists.
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COS 127
Manicuring II
4 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: COS 125 or concurrent enrollment in COS 125
Second course for students seeking a manicuring license. Emphasis is on additional
skill building in areas covered in Manicuring I; bacteriology, sanitation, and
disinfection; safety in the salon; and professional image.
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COS 131
Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, Tinting and Facial I
5 credits
Offered upon request
Instruction in all basic haircutting techniques. Introductory corrective scalp
treatment, massage, hair reconditioning, current methods of haircoloring, bleaching,
special effects and color corrections. Modern techniques for facials (electrical
and manipulative), makeup, hair removal, and lash and brow tinting.
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COS 133
Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, Tinting and Facial II
4 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: COS 131 or concurrent enrollment in COS 131
Additional instruction in haircutting techniques. Professional corrective scalp
treatment, massage, hair reconditioning, current methods of haircoloring, bleaching,
special effects and color corrections. Modern techniques for facials (electrical
and manipulative), makeup, hair removal, and lash and brow tinting.
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COS 135
Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, Tinting and Facial III
4 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: COS 133 or concurrent enrollment in COS 133
Advanced instruction in haircutting techniques. Professional corrective scalp
treatment, massage, hair reconditioning, current methods of haircoloring, bleaching,
special effects and color corrections. Modern techniques for facials (electrical
and manipulative), makeup, hair removal, and lash and brow tinting.
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COS 137
Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, Tinting and Facial IV
2 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: COS 135 or concurrent enrollment in COS 135
Professional instruction in haircutting techniques. Professional corrective
scalp treatment, massage, hair reconditioning, current methods of haircoloring,
bleaching, special effects and color corrections. Modern techniques for facials
(electrical and manipulative), makeup, hair removal, and lash and brow tinting.
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COS 150
Manicuring III
4 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: COS 127 or concurrent enrollment in COS 127
Third course for students seeking a manicuring license. Emphasis is on advanced
skill building in areas covered in Manicuring I and II; product chemistry; anatomy
and physiology; the nail and its disorders, the skin and its disorders, and
client consultation.
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COS 152
Manicuring IV
4 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: COS 150 or concurrent enrollment in COS 150
Final manicuring course for students seeking a manicuring license. Emphasis
is on polishing all manicuring skills in preparation for a mock state board
exam. Additional instruction in salon management and nail product/services sales.
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COS 201
Science for Cosmetology Instructors
1 credit
Offered upon request
This course covers instructional techniques for teaching, demonstrations of
the safe use of chemicals, safety precautions in the use of electricity and
electrical equipment, and cosmetic chemistry. Theory and practical procedures
are explained and demonstrated for each topic. Students must have a current
cosmetology license and instructor permission.
COS 203
Management for Cosmetology Instructors
3 credits
Offered upon request
This course covers instructional techniques for teaching and mastering an introduction
to personal improvement, Arizona laws and rules governing cosmetology business
ethics, telephone techniques, receptionist techniques, and shop management.
Student must have a current cosmetology license and instructor permission.
COS 205
Instructing in Cosmetology I
3 credits
Offered upon request
This course covers correct instructional procedures pertaining to manicuring,
shampooing, fingerwaving, haircutting and curl construction, enabling student
instructors to stress all safety precautions, and to demonstrate their manipulative
skills to students clearly and confidently. Student must have a current cosmetology
license and instructor permission.
COS 206
Instructing in Cosmetology II
3 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: COS 205
This course covers basic instructional methods and techniques for the effective
observation and assistance to experienced instructors, in the performance of
their duties, to perform skill demonstrations in chemical applications. Student
must have a current cosmetology license and instructor permission.
COS 207
Instructing in Cosmetology III
3 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: COS 206
This course covers basic instructional methods and techniques for the effective
instructing of students in the skills of haircutting with razor and scissors,
observing and performing guidelines, roller placement, and the clear and enthusiastic
demonstration of all skills needed. Students must have a current cosmetology
license and instructor permission.
COS 208
Instructing in Cosmetology IV
3 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: COS 207
This course covers designing lesson plans, demonstration schedules, theory schedules,
quizzes and examinations and observing and absorbing human relations in dealing
with students and patrons. Student must have a current cosmetology license and
instructor permission.
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